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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.

They are now looking to expand further into their Manchester office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.

To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.

1. Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
2. To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
3. To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
4. To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
5. To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
6. Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
7. To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
8. To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
9. To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary.
10. Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
11. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
12. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.

1. Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
2. Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
3. A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law.
4. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office.
5. Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
6. Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.

1. 25 days' holiday per annum.
2. Holiday buy and sell scheme.
3. Hybrid working model (in relevant role).
4. Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity.
5. Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments.
6. My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools.
7. Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras.
8. Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary).
9. Pension scheme.
10. Funded driving theory test (in relevant role).
11. Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support.
12. Training and development opportunities.
13. Funded social events to connect with your colleagues.
14. Dress for your day policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.

If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.